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Souterrain in Ballyva

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Discovered 1984 in SW quadrant ringfort (CO144-030001-). Single rock-cut chamber (4.5m N-S; max. 1.3m E-W; H c.1m) with roof cut into boulder clay. Construction shaft, partially collapsed, at NW end: dry-stone walling at S end (functioned as revetment or roof support). Backfilled subsequent to investigation. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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